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    Default Wind or Windy?

    Which is the correct answer?

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    Exclamation Re: Wind or Windy?

    I chose "wind" because I consider it a subject here, not an adjective...

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    Default Re: Wind or Windy?

    Quote Originally Posted by easybreakable View Post
    I chose "wind" because I consider it a subject here, not an adjective...
    Noun?
    Context is always important; labelling is rarely important.


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    Default Re: Wind or Windy?

    Sorry, yes a noun.

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    Default Re: Wind or Windy?

    Quote Originally Posted by Tdol View Post
    Which is the correct answer?
    Wind Absolutely

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    Default Re: Wind or Windy?

    I went with the windy. Must be bad for me.
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    Default Re: Wind or Windy?

    I chose "wind" because it sounds more natural! ;)

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    Default Re: Wind or Windy?

    I chose " wind" because it is " blowing"

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    Default Re: Wind or Windy?

    Because "wind" is a noun while "windy" is an adjective.

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    Default Re: Wind or Windy?

    wind. wind blowing.

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